The solution is offered free of charge to registrants, is anonymous, available 24/7/365 and features multiple language support. The solution provides users with the information they need to feel secure, and enables governing staff to focus on their core responsibilities creating a greater, more efficient system.

Government Agency

VINE is a solution that lets victims of crime and other concerned citizens access timely and reliable information regarding offenders. It is offered free of charge to registrants, is completely confidential, and features multiple language support.

Peace of Mind

Victims can check the status of an offender day or night to provide that
extra peace of mind that comes with knowing a particular offender is
incarcerated.

24/7 Support

A team of dedicated operators are available around the clock to assist victims and administrators in all things regarding the VINE system.

Everyone Benefits

VINE, available free to the public, will eliminate the need to manually notify victims, allowing agency staff to focus on their core responsibilities while allowing users to get timely information.

History of VINE

Mary had been raped, assaulted, and stalked by her former
boyfriend in late 1993. He was arrested and jailed for these crimes, but
someone posted his bail and he was released. There was no way for Mary to
know.

On the evening of December 6, 1993, Mary sat in her car as it warmed up
after leaving her job at the Mall St. Matthews. Her former boyfriend
approached from the driver's side and fired seven bullets into her head and
chest at point blank range, killing her. It was Mary's 21st birthday.

The community was stunned and outraged. County officials and engineers
worked diligently to design a system that would let crime victims know
whether their offenders are in jail, where they are held, and when they are
released.

Exactly one year after Mary's murder, Jefferson County became the first
community to institute automated telephone notification for crime victims
and other concerned citizens. That system is VINE™ - Victim Information and Notification Everyday, now used in thousands of communities across
the nation.